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Roger Federer is in confident mood as he starts his semi-final against Juan Carlos Ferrero as the new favourite for the title

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French Open champion Ferrero starts the match well forcing a good number of break points in the first set, but loses his serve in the decisive 10th game

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His early confidence shaken, Ferrero suffers in the second set and concedes it 6-1 to Federer

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Federer is roared on from the stands by the last Swiss to win at Melbourne, Martina Hingis

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Federer is a model of calmness on court in the third set and secures the crucial break of serve in game seven

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The Spaniard Ferrero seems to be suffering from a groin injury and can't prevent Federer reaching the final in straight sets 6-4 6-1 6-4

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Wimbledon champion Federer takes over the world number one spot with this victory and will face Marat Safin in the final